Completion of a Building Permit

Provisions for Certain Projects

The following are specific provisions that must be met in order to complete building permit application packages. For more information, contact the Building Department at 248-651-9061.

For a Deck

You must submit a completed building permit; a site plan showing to scale the proposed location and dimensions of the proposed deck; and a basic sketch of the design of the deck including the left, right, and rear yard setbacks, the sizes and spacing of posts, beams, joists, and decking, as well as steps and guardrails. If you live in a new subdivision you may also need subdivision association approval.

For a Garage

You must submit a completed building permit application, a site plan showing to scale the proposed location (five foot minimum side and rear setbacks), and dimensions of the proposed garage. You will also need to provide building plans including the sizes and spacing of studs, beams, rafters, and roof decking, as well as footing and siding. The plans must include a front elevation drawing that is drawn to scale so that we can verify that the midpoint roof height does not exceed twelve feet.

For an Addition

You must submit a completed building permit, a site plan showing to scale the proposed location, and dimensions of the proposed addition. Construction plans must be submitted showing the sizes and spacing of studs, posts, beams, floor joists, ceiling joists, rafters, and roof decking, as well as footing and siding. An elevation drawing is also required.

Duration of the Building Permit

Once a building permit is approved, construction must start within six months. After construction is started the permit will continue to be in effect as long as continuing progress is shown. A permit that does not show activity for a six-month period will lapse.